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Support bras? Nope. Support Future Dreams Charity.
I am raising funds for Future Dreams, a charity that supports women and men through their breast cancer journey.
In Autumn 2020 my mum was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. A week later, she was told she would have to go through chemotherapy, and one of the most extreme forms. Unfortunately, in mid-2021 my grandma's breast cancer resurfaced as secondary breast cancer. Then in 2022, my sister, at 33, was also diagnosed with breast cancer.
They had each other as support, but it felt like a deep, black hole. Many women have no one else to talk to about their diagnosis. Breast cancer and chemotherapy are all-consuming; it affects your ability to think, to do things yourself, to have your own breasts, ovaries and hair.
Future Dreams makes sure no one faces the journey alone.
Why this charity?
The impact of Future Dreams Charity extends far beyond its walls. Those touched by the charity create a powerful network effect, going on to help others in their fight against breast cancer.
I've personally witnessed the extraordinary influence of Future Dreams Charity.
Your donation will go a long way. The charity is run efficiently, with just 5 employees and 40 volunteers and it receives no income from govt grants. Every woman or man helped by the charity goes on to be part of a community, delivering prevention workshops, educating their friends and supporting others going through chemotherapy. These networking effects leverage the impact of every single penny you donate.
- Huge positive externalities - people come through with a different view of life, and then spread that to others…
- Network effects - those helped by FD go on to aid others going through breast cancer, both through connecting via other charities, starting their own events/whatsapp groups, or sharing their knowledge.
Why should I donate now? I can barely afford a flat white
The mission is unique, women come from across the country to go to FD's center near Kings Cross. This is a community our city needs.
Future Dreams is an AMAZING organisation.
https://futuredreams.org.uk/